Giles Hussey def. Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 — Eastbourne International 2026 R32

Match recap

Giles Hussey defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 in the R32 of the Eastbourne International 2026.

Giles Hussey, ranked #293, took down French Open semifinalist Matteo Arnaldi, 259 spots above him, by punishing every loose ball on return at Eastbourne. Arnaldi held break points all afternoon — 8 of 12 saved — but Hussey only needed his chances, converting 4 of 12 while winning 58% of points on both first and second returns. He broke to open the third game of each set, then traded breaks in set two before closing it out. Arnaldi's run since Roland-Garros stops cold.

Match stats

Matteo Arnaldi: 4 aces, 14 winners, 44% first serves, 5 double faults, 1/1 break points. Giles Hussey: 1 ace, 15 winners, 67% first serves, 3 double faults, 4/12 break points.

Profiles: Matteo Arnaldi · Giles Hussey — Eastbourne International 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Matteo Arnaldi and Giles Hussey.